5-38a.42:
Incision, excision and closure of blood vessels: Endovascular implantation of prosthetic stents: Arteries pelvis: Prosthetic stent, with blood supply to a vascular branch using chimney technique
A stent has been implanted in an artery in your pelvis.
The aorta begins at the heart itself. First it runs upwards and then it arches down through the chest to the abdomen. At around the level of the navel, the aorta branches into 2 large blood vessels. These blood vessels first run to the pelvis and then to the legs. The large arteries in the pelvis each branch into 2 smaller blood vessels. And further vessels branch from these blood vessels.
You have also had a smaller, additional tube implanted which routes the blood to one of the branches.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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